In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the Atlantic Division and speculate about the Maple Leafs’ place in the division moving forward. I’ll then comment on the rumors that Josh Manson might be sought by the team as a trade-deadline acquisition.
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Finally, I’ll look at Mitch Marner’s return to the team after his injury and how his increased propensity for shooting the puck actually makes a difference to the success of the team’s entire first line.
Item One: Except for a Drastic Change, We Know the Four Atlantic Division Playoff Teams
When the Toronto Maple Leafs return to the ice after the All-Star break, they’ll be five points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning and eight points back of the Florida Panthers as they all chase the Atlantic Division title. In fact, the Maple Leafs’ placement in the standings might be better than it seems because they have games…
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